The Spanish word for gambling is "juegos de azar." This is the most common and formal way to refer to gambling activities in Spanish-speaking countries.

Here are other important Spanish gambling-related terms you should know:

• Apostar - To bet/gamble (verb)
• Apuesta - A bet/wager (noun)
• Casino - Casino (same as English)
• Jugador - Gambler/player
• Ganar - To win
• Perder - To lose

When used in a sentence, you might say:

"Él juega juegos de azar" (He plays gambling games) "Ella apuesta en el casino" (She gambles at the casino)

It's worth noting that different Spanish-speaking regions might use slight variations or colloquial terms for gambling. For example:

• In Mexico: "apostar" is more commonly used
• In Spain: "jugar" combined with specific game terms
• In Argentina: "timbear" is a common slang term

The term "juegos de azar" literally translates to "games of chance," which accurately describes the nature of gambling activities. When referring to specific types of gambling, you can use:

• Póquer - Poker
• Ruleta - Roulette
• Tragamonedas - Slot machines
• Blackjack - Blackjack (same as English)
• Lotería - Lottery

Remember that "gambling" as a gerund can be translated as "apostando" or "jugando juegos de azar," depending on the context and region.

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